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New tennis classes at College of the Canyons

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Contributed by: Stephanie Corral on 9/22/2008

College of the Canyons Community Education will offer eight-week tennis classes for adults and teens starting Sept. 26.

For $99, Santa Clarita residents can take "Cardio Tennis," basic tennis (for ages 17 and older), "Tennis for Teens" (ages 12 to 16) and youth tennis (ages 7 to 11) at the college's six new tennis courts that are fully lit and equipped with windscreens.

"Santa Clarita has a 'fit'-minded community and I think these classes will really spark an interest for all of the health and exercise enthusiasts," said Gina Bogna, interim director of the college's Community Education program. "Tennis is a great alternative to a spin class or Pilates."

"Cardio Tennis" is offered from 9-10 a.m. on Fridays, followed by basic tennis from 10-11 a.m.

The classes will be taught by David Schwartz, who has been a member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association and the U.S. Professional Tennis Registry for 13 years.

Schwartz said that what he enjoys the most about teaching tennis is when his students reach the "'ah-ha' stage" and "look up with these big eyes and say 'Wow, it really works.'"

Youth tennis (his class simplifies the learning curve ensuring that kids learn by playing, advance through practice) is offered from 1-2 p.m. on Saturdays, followed by "Tennis for Teens" from 2-3 p.m.

This class will assist in the learning curve ensuring young adults learns by playing, practicing and having fun. This is an eight-week course covering six basic strokes, court dimension, strategy, training and physical conditioning.

Tennis players must bring to each class a tennis racket, tennis shoes, a notebook and cold fluids to rehydrate.

Space is limited.

For more information about the tennis classes or to register, visit www.canyons.edu/communityed or call 661-362-3300.

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